IMM Presentations & Activities

IMM promotes the advancement of molecular manufacturing by funding direct research, and by presenting at meetings, seminars, and conferences.

2018

Jacobstein gave over 20 talks worldwide in 2018 on Exponential Technology, AI and Robotics for Singularity University. His talks always included a section on Atomically Precise Manufacturing as a subset of the Robotics topic. One of them on Jan 19, 2018 in Munich Germany highlighted a Science article on a self assembled nanoscale robotic arm published on Jan 18, 2018. A talk in China in June 2018 highlighted the discovery of an organic molecule on Mars by the Curiosity Rover, and made the point that we are driving our intelligence into remote robotics.

Jacobstein wrote most of the AI section of this frequently downloaded article, and he has regularly encouraged the Science Robotics Editorial team to regard Atomically Precise Manufacturing as a subset of Robotics.

In 2018, Jacobstein was reappointed a Distinguished Visiting Scholar at Stanford, and gave 4 talks for Stanford University in Brazil and Palo Alto on Exponential Technology, AI and Robotics. His talks always included a section on Atomically Precise Manufacturing as a subset of the Robotics topic.

Jacobstein was reappointed to the Editorial Board of the AAAS Journal Science Robotics for the 2018 year.

Jacobstein gave over 10 media interviews in 2018 on Exponential Technology, AI, and Robotics. His interviews always included comments on the significance of Atomically Precise Manufacturing.

Newly appointed IMM Senior Research Fellow Ted Kaehler began to create a series of web pages. The pages explore paths to creating the first Atomically Precise Manufacturing prototype. There are many potential paths and supporting technologies, and the pages will discuss the advantages and difficulties of the most promising ones. The goal is to inspire research in areas that need to be developed for the first examples of Atomically Precise Manufacturing.

Jacobstein encouraged Ted Kaehler’s involvement in IMM, and his long term nanotech pathways project while Paul Melnyk assisted in project development.

Neil Jacobstein was reappointed in 2017 to a second three year term at the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine’s Earth and Life Studies Committee 2018-2021. He often represents the atomically precise manufacturing perspective during the technical discussions of this committee in Washington DC.

Neil Jacobstein wrote most of the AI section of this frequently downloaded article, and he has regularly encouraged the Science Robotics Editorial team to regard Atomically Precise Manufacturing as a subset of Robotics.

Neil Jacobstein was reappointed to the Editorial Board of the AAAS Journal Science Robotics for the 2018 year.

Neil Jacobstein gave over 25 talks worldwide in 2017 on Exponential Technology, AI and Robotics for Singularity University. His talks always included a section on Atomically Precise Manufacturing as a subset of the Robotics topic.

In 2017, Neil Jacobstein was reappointed a Distinguished Visiting Scholar at Stanford, and gave 5 talks for Stanford University in Brazil and Palo Alto on Exponential Technology, AI and Robotics. His talks always included a section on Atomically Precise Manufacturing as a subset of the Robotics topic.

In 2017, Neil Jacobstein gave over a dozen talks worldwide for public speaking agencies on Exponential Technology, AI and Robotics for Singularity University. His talks always included a section on Atomically Precise Manufacturing as a subset of the Robotics topic.

Neil Jacobstein gave over 10 media interviews in 2017 on Exponential Technology, AI, and Robotics. His interviews always included comments on the significance of Atomically Precise Manufacturing.

Paul Melnyk presented a generalist’s overview of nanotechnology at a private event for Silicon Valley municipality and business leaders. “Paul provided a fascinating look into the world of nanotechnology. He offered perspective on the history of exploration in this field and the manipulation of particles at the nanometre scale.”

2016

Neil Jacobstein joined the founding Editorial Board of AAAS Science Robotics in January 2016. This Science journal covers macro to nano scale robotics.

Neil Jacobstein addressed R&D issues in molecular manufacturing and fielded questions about potential risks during a series of lectures and workshops held in the US and Europe, sponsored by Singularity University. Members of Fortune 1000 global companies and governments were in attendance at several of these workshops.

Neil Jacobstein briefed the IC community on advanced robotics, including prospects for molecular robotics on March 23, 2015.

Paul Melnyk, master of ceremonies at the 2014 Feynman Prize Awards banquet in Palo Alto, California on April 23, 2015.

2014

Neil Jacobstein addressed R&D issues in molecular manufacturing and fielded questions about potential risks during a series of lectures and workshops held in the US and Europe, sponsored by Singularity University. Members of Fortune 1000 global companies and governments were in attendance at several of these workshops.

Neil Jacobstein briefed the Atlantic Council on advanced robotics, including prospects for molecular robotics and atomically precise manufacturing.

Paul Melnyk, master of ceremonies at the 2013 Feynman Prize Awards banquet in Palo Alto, California on January 23, 2014.

Neil Jacobstein, Lecture and workshop discussions of the economic, ethical, technical, and environmental aspects of nanotechnology and atomically precise manufacturing in over a dozen executive seminars, and approximately 20 invited speaking engagements in the US, Argentina, Hungary, Holland, Denmark, Italy, England, and other countries. Several of the seminars were with C level executives from Fortune 1000 companies.

2011

Neil Jacobstein, Stanford University, “Creative Disruption”, lecture for Media X Audience that referenced nanotechnology as one exponential technology that would cause disruption of current corporate and political systems. October, 19, 2011.

Neil Jacobstein, Singularity University at NASA Ames, Multiple Executive Programs, Workshop with Ralph Merkle on the Ethical Implications of Nanotechnology.

Neil Jacobstein, Singularity University at NASA Ames, Graduate Summer Program 2011, Workshop with Ralph Merkle on the Ethical Implications of Nanotechnology.

Neil Jacobstein and Ralph Merkle collaborated on four 3 hour workshops on the Ethical Implications of Nanofactories. These were based on work began at IMM and presented for discussion and review at the non profit Singularity University in the NASA Ames Research Park.

2009

Neil Jacobstein and Ralph Merkle gave two workshops in 2009 on the Ethical Implications of Nanofactories, at Singularity University at NASA Ames.

Neil Jacobstein gave a one day seminar on Augmented Decision Environments, Oct 19, 2009 at Stanford University. This seminar included a briefing on the possibilities for using molecular manufacturing to address some of humanities grand challenges.

Neil Jacobstein wrote a chapter on Nanotechnology in: “Fighting Chance: Global Trends and Shocks in the National Security Environment”, Edited by Neyla Arnas, National Defense University Press and Potomac Books, 2009.

Ralph Merkle and Robert Freitas made a presentation at a life extension conference that has led, along with the efforts of others, to the formation of a company to pursue a variety of life extension technologies, including medical nanorobotics. The talk was titled:

As a member of the Working Group for the Battelle/Foresight International Technology Roadmap for Productive Nanosystems, David Forrest presented a talk on “A Perspective on Approaches and Pathways to Productive Nanosystems” on March 20th at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN.

Robert Freitas and Ralph Merkle co-authored the technical book Kinematic Self-Replicating Machines (Landes
Bioscience, 2004), a landmark survey of the theoretical and experimental literature pertaining to physical self-replicating systems and self-replication.

Neil Jacobstein gave a keynote talk on: “Nanotechnology and Molecular Manufacturing” at the 11,000 member American Association of Clinical Chemistry Oak Ridge Conference, April 30, 2004.

Neil Jacobstein gave a keynote talk on: “Inventing the Future of Nanotechnology” for a monthly Forum of executives at the Greenwich Connecticut Country Club, March 25, 2004.

Neil Jacobstein made recommendations to the National Academy of Sciences on their upcoming panels and studies on the feasibility of nanotechnology, Spring/Summer, 2004.

Neil Jacobstein gave a talk on “The Strategic Significance of Nanotechnology and Molecular Manufacturing” at the Foresight Senior Associates Gathering, May 16, 2004.

Neil Jacobstein gave a briefing on “Nanotechnology and Molecular Manufacturing” to a group of officers and faculty at the National Security Forum, Maxwell Air Force Base, May 27, 2004.

Neil Jacobstein created and moderated a three-day Aspen Institute Socrates Seminar on “Future Scenarios: Tunneling Through the Uncertainty Barrier”, July 2-5, 2004. The seminar dealt with the need to anticipate the possibility, probability, and potential impacts of powerful new technologies, including molecular nanotechnology and manufacturing.

David Forrest participated in a workshop on “Analysis of a Series of Emerging and Potentially Disruptive Advanced Manufacturing Technologies,” at the National Council for Advanced Manufacturing in Washington DC, July 22, 2004.

Dr. Forrest served as a reviewer for the report “Nanotechnology for the Intelligence Community,” Committee on Nanotechnology for the Intelligence Community, National Research Council, ISBN: 0-309-55081-5, 19 pages, 8 1/2 x 11, (2005).

2002

A white paper, “Balancing the National Nanotechnology Initiative’s R&D Portfolio,” was presented to the Office of Science and Technology Policy.

Neil Jacobstein gave a presentation on Molecular Nanotechnology as part of a panel on “Nanotech: The Next 1017 Nanoseconds” moderated by Steve Jurvetson at the Churchill Club, April 17, 2002.

David Forrest was an invited speaker at the Nanoscale Interdisciplinary Research Team’s Reading Nanoscience Workshop, University of South Carolina Philosophy Department, August 2002.

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